Building A Strong Relationship with Christ

This Good Friday has been like no other Good Friday the world has ever known. We have an enemy attacking the world in 2020 with an invisible virus which is themed COVID-19. We know where it began but we have no idea when and where it will be contained, but we do know one good thing, God is still on His throne and is in control. The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof and all they that dwell therein. Psalms 24:1

Regardless of what’s happening all around I choose to give God the praise for He is still Good and His mercy endureth forever. Thank you God for demonstrating your love toward us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8.

THANK YOU JESUS for making this a good Good Friday amidst all the chaos going on around us!

Praying protection, love and comfort for the families of those impacted by the coronavirus, President Trump and his family, world leaders, nurses, doctors, first responders, military, children all over the world, teachers and all others during this time of crisis. In Jesus name. BECAUSE HE LIVES WE CAN FACE TOMORROW!

God has spoken to us through His Word how we ought to be holy as he is holy. (I Peter 1:16b) I call holiness a consecrated, set apart, sanctified place every relational Christian must eventually go and dwell if their desire is to see God.

You are consecrated, set apart, and sanctified for God’s service and I thank God that he daily transforms his own in all things to His will and purpose for their lives. The place of personal holiness is a gradual progressive work in our lives so the key is to take one day at a time trusting and believing the Holy Spirit within us to teach, instruct and guide us there. (Psalms 32:8).

HOLINESS SCRIPTURES

Isaiah 35:8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.

Romans 6:22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.

2 Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Ephesians 4:24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

1 Thessalonians 3:13 To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.

1 Thessalonians 4:7 For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.

Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

1 Peter 1:15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

I encourage you to pray to God during this season and ask him to give you the faith to live in a place of holiness and that He will give you the strength to be holy, live holy and speak holy in Jesus name. May God bless you and your family in this new year!

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.

This is the day that the Lord has made and we will REJOICE and be glad in it! TGIF!

Wisdom: the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise; understanding; insight; perception; discernment; good sense; common sense; Strongs’s Concordance: Wisdom: in good sense; wisely; skillful H2451 chokmah khok-maw”. Also G4678 sophia sof-ee’-ah wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual): – wisdom.

When God asked Solomon what he wanted his answer was “wisdom and knowledge”. In order to receive “More Wisdom” in this season we must ask God and believe that what we are asking Him for He will give it as he gave unto Solomon. (Matthew 7:7a Ask and ye shall receive….) As God spoke to Solomon he speaks to you in this season “What shall I give thee?” In order to see more in 2019 you must know what you want. On this 11th day of January ask the Father in Jesus name to “give you wisdom” and believe in faith, according to the Word that He has given it to you.

In this season decisions will need to be made using good judgment. Lord is this the way I should go, is this the thing I should do, is this the place I should be, is this working for me and if not what else should I do? I believe that as we walk day by day seeking God’s wisdom He will direct those that desire His wisdom for their lives.

Psalms 32:8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way that thou shalt go, I will guide thee with mine eye.

Psalms 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

I stand with you this year in prayer that you will make wise choices in every area of your life as you seek God for more Wisdom in this season.

WORDS OF WISDOM

2 Chronicles 1:7 In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.

2 Chronicles 1:10Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great? 11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:12Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.

Daniel 2:20 Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his: 21 And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding: 22 He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.

Psalms 111:10 The fear of the LORD isthe beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

Proverbs 2:6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 3:13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

Proverbs 4:5Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 6Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. 8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. 9 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.

HALLELUJAH

Proverbs 19:8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

Ephesians 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

Colossians 4:5Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

James 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

This is another great day that the Lord has made, let us REJOICE and be glad in it.

Day # 4 of our Committed Fast! What new things has God been showing you during your personal time of prayer and fasting?

Intercession:A prayer to God on behalf of another; the action of intervening on behalf of another; prayer; petition

Are there people you can make intercession for today? Make the time to be the gap stander! This is a season that the children of God must intercede – let’s pray for our nation, our communities, our teachers, our children, our families, friends, marriages, and anything thing else that God leads you to be the gap stander for – People need prayer today like never before – seek God’s guidance and pray, pray, pray.

Scriptures:

Numbers_21:7 Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD, and against thee; pray unto the LORD, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people.

Job 42:10- And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.

Matthew 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;’

Ephesians 6:18-Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

I Timothy 2:1– I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2: For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty; 3: For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour.

James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much

This is the day that the Lord has made, let us REJOICE and be glad in it!

This is the third day of our seven (7) day committed time of prayer and fasting and let me say again I am so proud of you! Wednesday’s are our weekly fast days so I challenge you today to sit before the Lord in prayer and study of his word for a minimum of one hour. This will be a great time to get some of your Book of Genesis reading in. Your one hour can be in the early morning or late in the evening but let’s challenge ourselves today to “be still in his presence” so we can hear and see more clearly what the Lord is saying to us in 2019.

Our focus today is to seek the peace of God. In this new season, you will need the supernatural peace of God – that peace that the Bible speaks of that surpasses man’s understanding. When trials, persecutions and pain present itself you will remain at peace knowing that God is in control. God will never put more on us than we can bear. The peace we need comes from Jesus alone, it’s that abiding peace (eirēnēi-rah’-nay G#1515) that lives inside of us. ‘

I encourage you today “get up, stand up and look up” and go in the strength and peace of God.